While campaigning for reelection in 1936, Roosevelt ___________________.

A) spoke out against corporate power and greed and advocated higher corporate taxes
B) tried to gain support of corporations by offering tax breaks
C) made business the government's ally by promising to name top executives to key cabinet posts
D) began a propaganda campaign to build support for nationalizing key industries

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Roosevelt spoke out against corporate power and greed and advocated higher corporate taxes as part of his reelection campaign in 1936. He championed the idea of the government regulating big business and protecting the interests of ordinary Americans, which included advocating for programs like Social Security and the minimum wage.

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